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Early childhood educator jobs in State College, PA

Childspace is always looking for passionate teachers who believe in meaningful, play-based learning for young children. Our educators help create environments where infants and toddlers can explore, build relationships, and learn through play.

If you enjoy working with young children in a calm, nature-connected setting, Childspace may be the right place for you.

We welcome both experienced early childhood educators and people who are eager to learn and grow in the field.

Interested in joining our team?
Email childspacesc@gmail.com or call 814-237-6429 for more information about current childcare job openings in State College.

What we look for in teachers

Our team members are dependable, curious, and committed to supporting young children with patience and respect.

Teachers at Childspace should be:

  • Available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Dependable and able to manage time and daily responsibilities

  • Open to learning and receiving feedback

  • Comfortable using calm, positive guidance with young children

  • Able to follow center policies and implement procedures

  • Organized and able to prioritize tasks throughout the day

Benefits of working at Childspace

Childspace offers a supportive environment where teachers can focus on what matters most: building relationships with children and families.

Benefits may include:

  • Above-average pay for childcare positions

  • Small group sizes and low teacher-to-child ratios

  • Childcare discounts for employees

  • Weekday work schedule (no evenings or weekends)

  • Paid training and professional development

  • PTO for full-time teachers after three months

  • Benefit option available after six months of full-time employment

  • Snacks and drinks provided for staff

A different kind of childcare workplace

Childspace is a small, independent early childhood center in State College, Pennsylvania, and our workplace reflects that.

Teachers often tell us they appreciate:

  • A cozy, home-like environment instead of an institutional setting

  • Lots of time outdoors with children

  • A welcoming, inclusive workplace culture

  • A relaxed, low-drama team environment

  • Adult-sized furnishings in every classroom

  • Opportunities to build long-term relationships with children through mixed-age groupings

  • The freedom to focus on play, connection, and development, rather than rigid schedules and unnecessary bureaucracy

Want to work with infants and toddlers
in a play-based environment?
We’d love to hear from you.

Contact us at childspacesc@gmail.com to learn more about teaching positions at Childspace in State College.